2016

S1.E1 ∙ Bompton with Kendrick Lamar

Sun, Feb 28, 2016

Compton was made famous by NWA's seminal album, Straight Outta Compton, which helped birth gangsta rap by documenting the volatile world of South Central Los Angeles in 1988. Now, the city is back in the spotlight thanks to Kendrick Lamar, whose music takes on many of the same issues that plagued Compton more than 20 years ago, including gangs and violence. In a documentary by VICE filmmaker Andy Capper, NOISEY correspondent Zach Goldbaum sits down with Kendrick and meets his friends, many of whom appear on the cover of his critically acclaimed album, To Pimp a Butterfly. Kendrick and the Piru gang members he grew up with give a candid portrait of life in Compton, helping show a deeper side to a group that society has written off.

9.5 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Sao Paulo with Major Lazer, MC Guime, MC Bin Laden

Mon, Mar 07, 2016

A look at the music scene in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where eight baile funk musicians have been murdered during the past five years.

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S1.E3 ∙ Miami with Rick Ross, DJ Khaled

Mon, Mar 14, 2016

Zach heads to Miami to meet Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, and talk about how immigration and drug trafficking have shaped the city.

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S1.E4 ∙ Chicago with Chief Keef, Vic Mensa

Mon, Mar 21, 2016

NOISEY returns to Chicago for the first time since the controversial Chiraq documentary to explore the poverty, segregation, political issues, and violence that continue to challenge the residents of the South Side. We also also speak with community leaders about the efforts being made to improve the conditions of the city and to protect its young people.

8.8 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Jamaica with Popcaan, Chronixx

Mon, Mar 28, 2016

Zach goes to Jamaica to meet Popcaan, Chronixx and talk about Vybz Kartel.

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S1.E6 ∙ Las Vegas with Steve Angelo, Wayne Newton, Justin Bieber, Tiesto

Mon, Apr 04, 2016

Zach heads to Vegas to meet Justin Bieber and Wayne Newton, as well as DJs Steve Angello and Tiesto, to find out what life is like for the world's highest paid DJs.

8 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Detroit with Big Sean, Danny Brown

Mon, Apr 11, 2016

Zach heads to Detroit to meet Big Sean and Danny Brown, and see how the city is rebounding from the brink of collapse.

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S1.E8 ∙ London With Giggs, Skepta, Jammer

Mon, Apr 18, 2016

Zach heads to London to meet the veterans of British hip-hop and grime, like Jammer, Giggs, JME, and Skepta.

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S1.E9 ∙ Chicago: The City Speaks

Mon, Apr 25, 2016

NOISEY returns to Chicago for an emotional town hall meeting to screen their episode for residents and community leaders.

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S1.E10 ∙ YG and the Therapist

Sat, Jun 11, 2016

Shot three times by unidentified gunmen, YG turned to alcohol to cope with his paranoia. A few weeks before the release of his new record 'Still Brazy,' NOISEY filmed YG's first attempt at therapy.

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